CAPEZIO VS ENERGETIKS?!

[@GWozzie3]

I love that you don't mind not being 'perfect.' It helps us realise that we can laugh at our mistakes too 💖

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Glynis Wozniak 100%!!!!

[@ddazuulada]

I wonder how her regular Bloch shoes compare to these 😱😱😱

[@knittakes2]

It would be interesting to see how some other brands compare too. You could do a bracket elimination with semi finals and finals rounds!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

oh my goodness this is such a smart idea!!

[@anneharrison1849]

I'm in Europe and these videos are a Friday night bedtime treat for me.

[@emilieguillon-equitation421]

Very much so 😄

[@hannah-kv8bd]

Sameee

[@dsimonson2296]

If you look at all the steps, you are set back a touch on the Capezio box, but are pretty much right on top and in the center on the Energetiks box. Explains why hops on pointe more solid in Capezio's. Plus, your feet look better in Energetiks to me.

[@amyhull754]

This. Was. FASCINATING. To see someone who is SO skilled talk about how steps and dance is *different* and harder or easier just based on the difference the shoes make. Amazing. Thank you for sharing! I would love to know if you find that your primary Blochs are better for most/all/any of these steps compared to these different brands...and how those differences would affect your choices of what to wear for particular performances, were you to perform in something.

[@noemiegrandmougin299]

Please do this with other brands of pointe shoes!! I found this video super interesting! I love it ❤️❤️💕

[@dogbath5973]

You should try Grishko compared to Bloch pointe shoes!

[@kathleenvanams5221]

0:56 She said "Also can i just quickly *point* out" No pun intended? 😂

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Hahahaha 🤣🤣 you’re punny 🙌

[@kathleenvanams5221]

@@ClaudiaDeanWorld 😂

[@jessicagough4279]

When I first started in pointe shoes I wore Capezio shoes which were great however they aren’t designed to fit someone like me who has a skinny heal with basically nothing to grip into, no matter how tight I sewed the ribbons and elastics on. So I bought some Energetiks which have been amazing. I wear the Almaz shoe.

[@boussodrame5502]

Can we just talk about the fact that I saw a comment about this a couple videos back and she actually did it! This just shows how much she cares! Love you Claudia!💖💖

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Bousso Drame of course! I will always take your ideas on board 😍😍😍

[@Kacenka35]

I love Russian Pointe pointe shoes like I found them a year or 2 ago and it’s the best fit out there for me. Really hard but flexible at the same time 🥰

[@reneethompson1564]

This was a wonderful video. ✨✨. It’s fascinating to listen to a professional describe HOW your pointe shoes make such a difference. From my vantage point, I have to say the Energetiks make your feet look amazing. Thanks for another fun lesson.

[@paulahills9546]

I thought that her feet looked so much prettier too in the Energetiks.

[@imogendrew2870]

I love Claudias videos they’ve helped me improve in ballet and my flexibility so much 💗💗💗💗

[@joscelynh.m2461]

Hi Claudia, I really need help on how to get better pointe and how to have flexible calves, I really tight calves and I'm trying to improve my point but it's really hard to do both at the same time. Thank you, you are amazing!!!

[@kashitemma]

The way of Claudia’s checking point shoes is very helpful! I would like to do as same ways (by easier steps). Thank you from Japan :)

[@stephiehellyeah2557]

This was cool! Now, do Gaynor Minden’s! 🙌🏻😁💖

[@gracelaw8797]

Capezio‘s were more easy to do hops on point with because Capezio‘s have such a strong box and shank because it’s more of a beginner point shoe to help you to get your feet broken and strengthened. Btw love your vids😁

[@gracelaw8797]

Oops meant broken in😂

[@just_sarahjane]

Russian-style shoes in general are usually made to pop up onto pointe, without a whole lot of rolling through the feet. The Capezio’s are harder to get up on because they require you to articulate your feet more. In your particular case (I’m pretty sure you went with Sapfirs and Donatellas? I didn’t go back to check) the Sapfirs have a much smaller platform, which is why it’s easier to do steps where you’re quickly up-and-down (ie pirouettes, fouettes), where as the bigger platform of the Capezio’s allows you to stay up longer (ie piques, Italian fouettes)

[@kathryncruz8525]

My first pair of pointe shoes were a pair of Sanshas, which felt terrible, but then I tried Capezios which felt miles better. Right now they're a favorite and I'll stick with them, but maybe I'll try other pointe shoes later when I'm not a broke college student.

[@fannycrn_]

Now you have to try Repetto pointe shoes !

[@monongahelacats]

As a ballet aficionado, that was interesting to watch. I could see a distinct difference in the mechanical portion of the way you moved. I think the Energetiks looked a bit nicer on your feet, too. When I danced, back in the stone age, there was Capezio and Freed, and sometimes Selva, which no longer exists. Dancers today are lucky in that shoe manufacturers are realizing that ballet is a sport (only harder, LOL) and dancers need better equipment. The shoes are so much better now. It's not enough that they are pink and shiny.

[@Person-zx9rb]

Hi Claudia, I love your videos. I am just wondering what happened to the the community forum on your website? I really liked it and I am sad that it has gone. Sorry if this is a stupid question and you have already addressed it.

[@serena_bythe_sea]

Why does Russian Pointe have such a different name in Australia 😆

[@NikkiLaska]

Serena Schneider the Aussie name sounds cheap lol they should just be Russian Pointe everywhere 😂

[@Estertje93]

Same in Europe, they're called 'R class' here

[@serena_bythe_sea]

Nicole Laska 😂

[@EnchantingWings1]

@@Estertje93 that depends. I'm in the UK and the shop near me call it Russian Pointe.

[@Estertje93]

@@EnchantingWings1 oh interesting! I guess they have different laws and deals in each country.

[@hay_bail1]

I wear RP/ Energetics so I am proud of the results.

[@Got2Bespoke]

I loved this style of video and would love to see more of this and videos like the pointe shoe fitting video! :)

[@victoriascotttheclassicist3692]

I'm not a dancer, but i could tell for most steps before you picked which one you were gonna pick. You can totally see it in your body which one is working better for that step. I think its really cool that you can see that.

[@katarinaxox220]

Your turns are amazing and your dancing is also amazing!🎉

[@Ciara1211.]

I love that leotard color! I never would have picked that but it’s such a great salmon color

[@NikkiLaska]

Thank you for this video! I always knew ballerinas wear different shoes for different shows and this was a great video to clearly demonstrate why!! 😀👍🏽

[@kristalallen2131]

Thanks for the pointe shoe comparison. Your feet look lovely, my fav is the energetics too! Your arms and double pique turns were gorgeous! Keep up the great work

[@elapeleg5764]

Can you do the other brands and then compare the winners and find your ultimate best pointe shoe?

[@milliet2090]

Love this video !! Please could you do a video on alternate careers for dance lovers that aren’t a dancer/teacher etc. Because of injuries and things I can’t go down that line but I still would love to be involved in dance :):)

[@lilithh6196]

You should compare Wish pointe shoes to better ones 😂

[@hownottoengineer]

I had capezio kylie which i loved and would reccommend it to any beginner to try, i then had saphires but found them uncomfortable. I'm now on gaynors and im never going back!!!!

[@AllieOnPointe]

This is super interesting! I’ve worn both of those shoes and have also worn Bloch Heritage so I found myself trying to guess what you would choose for each step based on my experiences. I guessed almost all of them right! I feel the energetiks (or Russian Pointe for me) are more similar to the Heritage and the Capezios have a more broad box for balancing. At least that’s been my experience. So I really enjoyed this!

[@catherinehalloween]

What’s the song at 9:15, when she is doing the bar balance? It sounds so beautiful

[@allimiller230]

i want to get on pre pointe faster... any tips? i started ballet abt a month ago and i’m the oldest in the class so pls help!!!

[@aurim.880]

biggesrt thing is ankle strength. you can use regular class, thera bands, foot exercise, all sorts of things. look up ankle strengthening videos, it'll really help. the stronger you are in your calves, thighs, and especially ankles, the better off you'll be, and also work on balancing on flat. its safer for you if you work on all of these. just really work on strength

[@chikkie_7736]

now bloch vs gaynor minden , who is better? nice video

[@tinaliu5907]

Hi Claudia, Have you ever tried Repetto? If yes what do you think of it? Do you prefer the capezio or Repetto?

[@funnyvideos187]

When I did pointe I had bought Capezio. I found them to be really hard and I struggled quite a lot with getting a good arch because the shank was so stiff. I would also feel a lot more sore and quicker too. We had gotten them on sale as I was considering quitting ballet at the time so we thought might as well not pay full price for pointe shoes and get the ones on sale at my local dance shop. I don't recommend doing this honestly I'd say get fitted with a pair that fits you well. Maybe capeizo has changed their pointe shoes since I had mine about (2012/2013) but honestly they were not for me.

[@hobbybugs1286]

Could you do a video on how to for the giselle hops on point for tips on improvement and technique

[@keiramichiko6379]

Hi Claudia...i am also a dancer, I need help with my turn out if i was on pointe...can you do a video about that?

[@strangerthingsaldc9784]

can you do good side vs bad side ballet with Elena?

[@esstown]

Loved the port de bras on the Giselle, hops, lol.

[@laura-maearmes5090]

I wonder how different you would have found all of these moves with a bun instead of a ponytail

[@flaviazanini]

hey! what capezio point did you try?

[@barbaralemere5183]

Claudia, Which style of Capezio's were you wearing? pavlova, assoluta, nicolini? etc.

[@ashlinnmclean4620]

Which Collections by Claudia style leotard were you wearing? It’s really nice!

[@katiefox3315]

Awesome video! I can’t wait to get my pointe shoes- I am starting pre -pointe class this year ❤️😍

[@Velsiem]

The Energetiks look prettier too.

[@seventycandance285]

Can you do a video on using the epo ball the Thera band isn’t doing much for my feet

[@stefani1637]

PLEASE compare Gaynor Minden!

[@morgan.r_taylor]

This is interesting! I just got my first pair, they're Capezio Glisse!

[@just_sarahjane]

Morgan Taylor where are you from? Glisses aren’t manufactured anymore, for the US at least.

[@morgan.r_taylor]

@@just_sarahjane intresting... they might have been older then. I'll most likely have to switch brands for my second. My teacher wants me to try Russian Pointes when I'm done with these.

[@just_sarahjane]

Ya they might break down pretty quickly because the glue is old. I’ve worked at a Capezio store for 3 years and they haven’t been in production for at least that long, if not longer.

[@catherinehalloween]

Does anyone know the musical piece she is using? It sounds so beautiful!!!

[@emilyeagle7968]

Hey claudia! You rock! So. I have a new ballet teacher. She has new rules. For my pointe test, I have to be able to hold a passe on releve for a minute on each side. I've been take pre pointe for 3 years I'm currently at like 10 seconds, and am not seeing any improvement! I really want tobbe an pointe by my sophomore year, and I'm an 8th grader this year. Could you give me some tips for that passe, or maybe do a video on excersises to improve your holds? Desperately need help! Thank youuuuuuuu💙💙💙

[@charlotte-pp5uc]

Emily Eagle I’m already en pointe, but I’ve always struggled with balancing. Something that has helped me a ton is standing somewhere at barre where I can’t see myself in the mirror and really focusing on the feeling of my body placement and my muscles rather than how it looks. I find that when I stare at myself in the mirror trying to find things that are wrong, I actually make my body alignment more incorrect than when I look forward and feel my muscles working. I don’t know if that’ll help you or if you’ve already tried that, but it’s worth a shot if you haven’t!

[@ashlynhatch3989]

I held a balance for so long, and for me I just imagine my rib cage coming together in the front, and imagine someone punching me in the stomaches. And don't pull back and don't be afraid to be too far foward

[@EMMERZ.CRAIG08]

I wear capeizo donnatellas and going up to pointe is really hard because you get stuck on the demi pointe

[@gabychavez253]

Aren’t energetiks the same as Russian pointe?

[@AriRHen]

Do you have any tips for recovering after u fall or mess up a step on pointe? I love how quickly you recovered. I sometimes get scared to try something on pointe again when I fall.

[@saffcannysmith]

Both of these pairs look amazing 🤩 you are so talented

[@dixieAQHA]

Such a great video idea!! It is crazy how different shoes can be

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

I couldn't agree more!! 💓

[@pedinurse1]

That was hilarious, love the look on your face, LOL, you, did a great job

[@redsloane879]

So interesting!! I'd never have guessed shoes could be so different! Great video!

[@emilieguillon-equitation421]

Amazing that the different point shoes should make such a différence 😄

[@edwinapearce5366]

Can u do video tutorial on grand fouettés

[@diananakale3390]

This was great Claudia💕🌻

[@luizabrandao46]

Why did u not keep the Gaynor’s?

[@jessreiher9999]

i found it really hard to releve in capezios, the shank felt much thicker

[@claudiahigienismo]

I love your way of dancing!!!!!

[@Niamh010]

When I first got point shoes they were capizio and I found they were so easy to do hops in it’s was actually ridiculous!

[@millieholden6297]

Grishko for me!!!

[@AkemiNishikido]

You kept 2? What happened to the other 2? Didn’t you get fitted in 4? I was looking forward to the Gaynor Minden ones 🙃😁 Are the Energetiks a softer shank? Because maybe that’s a possible factor why you can releve easier in them. They both look great on you btw

[@carmenbooth5241]

Another great video! So much love for your channel your so inspiring 💓

[@JGreen-le8xx]

Claudia❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😄 + pointe = awesome!!!!

[@mariagracia375]

You can do about Gaynor Minden's point please ❤😘

[@littlestar7670]

For the fuetes she looks more on her leg and centred in the capizos but I guess personal preference :)

[@MelissaRayneDance]

This was such an interesting video! I wonder how the shoes would compare if you were training and dancing every day again :)

[@caitlinrose3572]

Her saying oi after every turn is my favorite thing

[@hobbybugs1286]

The capezios are so pretty on your feet

[@BalletTIPS]

🔥💜 That BEAUTIFUL FOUETTES, we send you a HUG FROM MEXICO your Ballet TIPS friends, I hope we can do something together

[@violettas.5402]

Is energetiks actually the Russian pointe brand?

[@JamieSchellekens]

Yes, and Russian Class is also the same pointe shoe.

[@JamieSchellekens]

@Cecily Cleaves I don't know why, but Energetiks = Australia Russian Pointe = America Russian Class = Russia and Europe

[@violettas.5402]

@@JamieSchellekens I live in Greece and they are sold basically as 'russian pointe' here...

[@hynrien5725]

@@JamieSchellekens it is the same than grishko ?

[@violettas.5402]

@@hynrien5725 no, grishko is a completely different brand

[@salves3858]

You are amazing! It love this video! 💝

[@caramacdonald7954]

Great video I preferred energetically xx

[@katherinemorelle7115]

I’m kinda sad you didn’t also try the Gaynor Mindens. I guess because they’re so different, I’d have loved to see you try them out. That being said, the Energetiks definitely looked the best, made your feet look so pretty.

[@Siennajarvis]

Do you have your own dance studio? And can you please do a dance studio tour and explain where you are.

[@mileiaorgana6908]

Awesome video Claudia! Could you do these for other brands, too?

[@MandysGamingGarden]

You're so inspiring to me!

[@em.kay21]

You should try Freed of London and Russian shoes for a video

[@anastasiabananastasia]

loved this video so helpful ! ur legs are so strong ! #goals

[@gabriellearmstrong7984]

please do more of these types of videos comparing different brands

[@ElizabethMaravola]

we STAN ballet science.

[@dianeharlow1891]

I like the energentixs on you. I believe they are Russian pointe in the States. Yeah, they support your foot for sure. Capezio definitely a lighter shoe.

[@lydiakiamos9116]

Omg!! I was the 400th like!! I love you so much Claudia❤️❤️❤️

[@toticustv1556]

Omg I loooovvveeee that leotard color on you!!!

[@Unknown-vf4pt]

Can you try on fuzy

[@Judanydan]

Great video ! 👌

[@katiewilde9370]

She called them grande fouettés but at my studio we. All them Italian fouettés

[@ailingong2629]

I love it😀

[@sweetstrawberry2470]

i think you looked a lot lighter and flowed better in the capezios

[@rebeccathornton5495]

Love the vid